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. >>> u.s. geological survey researchers say a new study confirms that large quakes, like the one in japan, do not trigger major quakes far away. seismologists closely watched the day after the magnitude 9 quake in japan and compared that with quakes spend ising a period of 30 years name found that big quakes can trigger smaller quakes within a 600 mile radius, but not thousands of miles away. >>> san francisco will giant the nation in standing up for japan. vigils are set for many cities tomorrow night. the candlelight vigil will be across from san francisco's city hall, and include speech ands from various community leaders. >>> coming up, nato takes over in libya. what that means for the pus. and we'll have the latest on the ground war there next. >>> the largest sex discrimination lawsuit ever is about to reach the nation's highest cart. what it means for wal-mart and other companies. >>> just days after the u.s. spearheaded air strike against libya, nato has said it will assume control of a
. >>> u.s. geological survey researchers say a new study confirms that large quakes, like the one in japan, do not trigger major quakes far away. seismologists closely watched the day after the magnitude 9 quake in japan and compared that with quakes spend ising a period of 30 years name found that big quakes can trigger smaller quakes within a 600 mile radius, but not thousands of miles away. >>> san francisco will giant the nation in standing up for japan. vigils are set for...
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the u.s. nuclear power industry. >> mark, thank you very much. the u.s. navy moved several ships away from damaged japanese nuclear plants after depicting low-level radiation in 17 crew members positioned for efforts. and back home, scientists at the lawrence livermore lab are working to forecast plume disperseal just in case it spreads far west. >> survivors of the disaster still need food, clothing and medicine but help from around the world is beginning to arrive and much more is on the way. a group of clergimen took off this afternoon with a church group and happened to be visiting a church in folsom when the quake struck. this is home video showing them shopping for anything they can stuff into their boxes. most of the supplies will end up in sendai. home to one of the pastors. it's also near the nuclear plant releasing a small amount of radiation. >> they've been talking now that when they get to the airports to get hooded jackets, gloves and masks because it's supposed to rain. the fall
the u.s. nuclear power industry. >> mark, thank you very much. the u.s. navy moved several ships away from damaged japanese nuclear plants after depicting low-level radiation in 17 crew members positioned for efforts. and back home, scientists at the lawrence livermore lab are working to forecast plume disperseal just in case it spreads far west. >> survivors of the disaster still need food, clothing and medicine but help from around the world is beginning to arrive and much more is...
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. >>> u.s. supreme court refused to hear a sacramento lawyer's latest challenge against the government's reverence to god. michael newdow is the atheist who tried to have the pledge of alliegance removed from schools because it includes the phrase "under god" this time he was challenging u.s. currency and coins. >> ucsf medical center pharmacy now using robots to count and process medications in an effort to improve patient safety this, video provided by the hospital. the hospital says not a single error has occurred. and the 350,000 doses of medication prepared during a pilot phase. the robots kept in a sterile environment where the system prepares medicines including toxic chemotherapy drugs. saying this will give pharmacists more time to work with patients and doctors on drug therapy. >> marin catholic high school baseball pitcher injure aid year ago this week is now sporting a prototype of a helmet inspire bid his accident. he visited the technology center it weighs over five ounsz but desig
. >>> u.s. supreme court refused to hear a sacramento lawyer's latest challenge against the government's reverence to god. michael newdow is the atheist who tried to have the pledge of alliegance removed from schools because it includes the phrase "under god" this time he was challenging u.s. currency and coins. >> ucsf medical center pharmacy now using robots to count and process medications in an effort to improve patient safety this, video provided by the hospital....
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the u.s. plants continue to operate safely. >>> nuclear officials told the senate economy they are review u.s. plan particularly the ability to protect against natural disaster and power outages. as for japan, one expert predicted recovery will be slow. >> long term cooling of the reactors and pools is essential during this period and has not been adequately restored to date to the best of my knowledge. a massive clean up operation obviously remains for the future. >> reporter: in japan today, the operator of the damaged plant says that crews are struggling to pour water to cool the reactor. the death toll has been raised to 11,000. and they say they expect to rise as high as 18,000. >>> u.s. nuclear plants have had a number of close calls. the u.s. public interest group says since 1990, federal regulators have found eight instances. in 2002 an acid leak in a plant in ohio ate part way through a carbon seal that contains highly pressurized steam. none of the incidents sited happened in califor
the u.s. plants continue to operate safely. >>> nuclear officials told the senate economy they are review u.s. plan particularly the ability to protect against natural disaster and power outages. as for japan, one expert predicted recovery will be slow. >> long term cooling of the reactors and pools is essential during this period and has not been adequately restored to date to the best of my knowledge. a massive clean up operation obviously remains for the future. >>...
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u.s. attorney matt parrela told jurors the defendant was given immunity and all he had to do was the tell the truth. he couldn't do it. and testimony will show that he planned not to do it. but defense attorney allen ruby told the jury that bonds didn't lie. and gave information that led to evidence from balco labs. bonds former trainer has consistently refused to testify that he gave bonds steroids shots. >> i think this is the theater of the absurd. >> reporter: the first witness, former irs witness trovisky showed the jury evidence that would eventually lead to greg anderson and bonds' grand jury testimony in 2003. >> we said all along that we were looking forward to and welcoming the chance to the test the accusations in court. >> reporter: now prosecutors say they'll call bell and foster to testify that they saw him using illegal steroids. defense attorney say bell betrayed bonds to sell a book and that hopkins forged bonds signature on memorabilia to make money. >>>-- she sited the d
u.s. attorney matt parrela told jurors the defendant was given immunity and all he had to do was the tell the truth. he couldn't do it. and testimony will show that he planned not to do it. but defense attorney allen ruby told the jury that bonds didn't lie. and gave information that led to evidence from balco labs. bonds former trainer has consistently refused to testify that he gave bonds steroids shots. >> i think this is the theater of the absurd. >> reporter: the first witness,...
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. >>> it was a bad day for u.s. rocket scientists after one spacecraft crashed and the take off of another was canceled. protective nose cone covering the nose failed to open. makes it too heavy and forcing it to fall into the ocean. >>> the x37b satellite is a mini space shut that will can fly back to earth and be reused for other missions. government officials say they will try again tomorrow to launch the spacecraft. >>> new information tonight of one about 15% of all bay area families say they couldn't afford last year. >>> back from the brink, what nfl team owners and the players union agreed to today. >>> and it's a packed freeway for this friday night get away. and gas prices are on the move as well. we'll show you what happened in just the past 24 hours. >>> flu at --- new at 6:00, the unlikely odds a high school team overcame. and what all they want now are jackets. >>> and a sacrifice to help keep you safe. >>> a napa state hospital patient accuse of the attempted rape of a hospital nurse wednesday made hi
. >>> it was a bad day for u.s. rocket scientists after one spacecraft crashed and the take off of another was canceled. protective nose cone covering the nose failed to open. makes it too heavy and forcing it to fall into the ocean. >>> the x37b satellite is a mini space shut that will can fly back to earth and be reused for other missions. government officials say they will try again tomorrow to launch the spacecraft. >>> new information tonight of one about 15% of...
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today a group of scientists announced a number of agencies will merge data into what is called u.s. integrated ocean observing system. they hope to create a system like never before. >> working a vacuum is personally unsatisfying. and to all of a sudden have 100 times more information overnight, it's really revolutionized the way we're doing science. >> noa is the lead agency for this collaboration. researchers say the data helps in short term forecast models as well as tracking long-term climate change. >> and perfect segway is sandhya patel here with the wet fookt it's not going to be a complete wash over the weekend. if you have plans outside tomorrow just fine. dry until the evening. and that is when things get wet. heading into sunday morning, here is a live picture from san jose. it's been a pleasant day. there is hazy skies and no rain just yet. and temperatures now into 50s and 60s. there are rain in the evening. scattered showers sunday fuchl have plans on sunday you're going to see more of the wet weather arriving on sunday. and there is a a nice day, temperatures upper 50
today a group of scientists announced a number of agencies will merge data into what is called u.s. integrated ocean observing system. they hope to create a system like never before. >> working a vacuum is personally unsatisfying. and to all of a sudden have 100 times more information overnight, it's really revolutionized the way we're doing science. >> noa is the lead agency for this collaboration. researchers say the data helps in short term forecast models as well as tracking...
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they argue the u.s. department of agriculture's roundup ready alfalfa is in-lawful saying it causes a significant -- is unlawful saying it causes rims. >>> experts spoke out today against toxic pollution from oil plants. they say those plants spew up pollutants which the epa hopes to curtail with emissions rules. >> if a pregnant woman or a young child takes into too much mercury, their brain growth is stunted permanently. >> the public has 60 days to comment on the proposed air standards. >> coming up at 6:00, more on the opening day of barry bonds. rita williams will join us on her take on what happened in court. julie haener is in the newsroom with more. >>> today marks the day when four oakland police officers were killed in the line of duty. ktvu has new information about the gunman. >>> and decades' old information about abuse by a priest are coming to light. it wasn't the victim who came forward. how a job application started the investigation. ♪ the waves are breaking >> and johnny cash's daugh
they argue the u.s. department of agriculture's roundup ready alfalfa is in-lawful saying it causes a significant -- is unlawful saying it causes rims. >>> experts spoke out today against toxic pollution from oil plants. they say those plants spew up pollutants which the epa hopes to curtail with emissions rules. >> if a pregnant woman or a young child takes into too much mercury, their brain growth is stunted permanently. >> the public has 60 days to comment on the...
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. >>> two years ago the u.s. stock market hit a low. since then stocks rebounded. although today the dow and naz dag were down slightly. >> rude oil prices dropped slightly but still over $100 a barrel. the dow closed at 12,213. naz dag fell 14 points to 2,752. what do investors think and where are they? for our answer, tom vacar. >> reporter: 2600 miles from wall street. today by the two year rise on the stock market, individual investors remain leerily. >> it's a little scary. we pay more attention and more cautious and, you know, it's coming back slowly but it's very slow. >> i am still, you know, trying to be positive but i am also skeptical. >> folks say the crash changed the way they invested. >> i changed around my -- the way it was mixed up, put a few more here and there. >> moved it around. and i chose not to put in more. more than our minimum. >> reporter: since the market bottomed out the dow is up 87%. the s&p up 95% and naz dag up 117%. nonenonetheless -- >> about the same, i think. which i guess is all right. >> reporter: an average 4o1k is worth 70,0
. >>> two years ago the u.s. stock market hit a low. since then stocks rebounded. although today the dow and naz dag were down slightly. >> rude oil prices dropped slightly but still over $100 a barrel. the dow closed at 12,213. naz dag fell 14 points to 2,752. what do investors think and where are they? for our answer, tom vacar. >> reporter: 2600 miles from wall street. today by the two year rise on the stock market, individual investors remain leerily. >> it's a...
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. >> today on good morning america, the u.s. ambassador to the united nations refuted reports gaddafi is about to step down but did not rule out he can go into exile. gaddafi vowed to stay in power until the end. >> actor george clooney's name appeared on a list of witnesses for italian prime minister at his upcoming prostitution trial accused for paying for sex with a 17-year-old girl, then using his influence to try to cover it up. the accuser claims she saw cloony and his girlfriend at a party attended villa. no comment tonight from clooney. >> and one step forward, two steps back in sacramento. governor brown and leader as announced they've pulled a plug on budget negotiations with republicans. the governor hoped to put a measure on the june ballot to let voters decide whether they want to extend several temporary tax increases for five years to go along with billions in cuts. and governor brown saying in part each and every republican legislature believes voters should not have a right to vote unless a fwree to ever change
. >> today on good morning america, the u.s. ambassador to the united nations refuted reports gaddafi is about to step down but did not rule out he can go into exile. gaddafi vowed to stay in power until the end. >> actor george clooney's name appeared on a list of witnesses for italian prime minister at his upcoming prostitution trial accused for paying for sex with a 17-year-old girl, then using his influence to try to cover it up. the accuser claims she saw cloony and his...
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. >>> top u.s. nuclear officials say it could take days even weeks to get japan's nuclear plant contained. officials have tried to use even water cannons. this is an animated model that shows what could happen to the plume of radiation from that damaged japanese reactor. federal officials say this does not pose a danger but here on the coast, scientists are keeping a watchful eye on that plume. as more people head out of japan into the united states, passengers are coming under new scrutiny as security agents begin screening for radiation. >>> meanwhile, president obama has been trying to reassure americans that we are safe. they don't expect harmful levels of radiation to reach the west coast or any other part of the united states. >> further more the centers of disease control do not recommend the people of the united states take precautionary measures beyond staying informed. >> the president also promised to keep americans up to date on the crisis in japan. >>> the california department of publi
. >>> top u.s. nuclear officials say it could take days even weeks to get japan's nuclear plant contained. officials have tried to use even water cannons. this is an animated model that shows what could happen to the plume of radiation from that damaged japanese reactor. federal officials say this does not pose a danger but here on the coast, scientists are keeping a watchful eye on that plume. as more people head out of japan into the united states, passengers are coming under new...
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she told ktvu people living here in the u.s. don't need to worry about nuclear fallout, but was careful not to dismiss people's concerns. >> you can't blame people for wanting to be concerned. i'm not sure that there's a level of need right now and certainly the health officers are monitoring and certainly alert the public if there's ever a real threat. >> despite the reassurances from health experts, manufactures of the supplements say they are seeing a surge in demand and many of the stores that sell ki are out of stock. some people say they are just not worried. >> i don't think people should panic about it. be cautious and listen around and get good information. >> reporter: now some potassium iodine supplements have been selling for a high price online. we saw 14 pills available for $500. normally these pills go for about $10 a pill. there is quite a markup going on because of the high demand. live in san mateo, sal castaneda, ktvu news. >>> they don't recommend people take potassium iodine at this time, siting the potentia
she told ktvu people living here in the u.s. don't need to worry about nuclear fallout, but was careful not to dismiss people's concerns. >> you can't blame people for wanting to be concerned. i'm not sure that there's a level of need right now and certainly the health officers are monitoring and certainly alert the public if there's ever a real threat. >> despite the reassurances from health experts, manufactures of the supplements say they are seeing a surge in demand and many of...
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japanese food imports make up 4% of all u.s. food imports. >>> toyota will delay the debut of its newest hybrid vehicle a minivan. toyota had planned to roll out the new version of the prius in april but now the car maker can't say when its prius minivan will be introduced. >>> tributes pouring in from all around the world tonight for elizabeth taylor who died this morning at the age of 79 of congestive heart failure. from her work on the screen to her activism in real life, many are mourning the loss of this hollywood icon. she was only 12 when she became famous worldwide in a 1944 film "national velvet." by the 1950s a london born american with box office magic. an official movie star. she was a celebrated beauty but all was not picture perfect. taylor would later say she was rushed into womanhood for the movies. describing herself as having the emotions of a child in the body of a woman. taylor was plagued with ill health and addiction throughout her life and then there were the many, many marriages. her first white wedding c
japanese food imports make up 4% of all u.s. food imports. >>> toyota will delay the debut of its newest hybrid vehicle a minivan. toyota had planned to roll out the new version of the prius in april but now the car maker can't say when its prius minivan will be introduced. >>> tributes pouring in from all around the world tonight for elizabeth taylor who died this morning at the age of 79 of congestive heart failure. from her work on the screen to her activism in real life,...
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. >>> the u.s. postal service today announced a major job cut. postal officials plan to eliminate 7,500 positions. that's prompting some speculation that the postoffices they manage could be next on the chopping block. the postal service will allegation close -- will also close seven offices. >>> about four hours ago the governor signed a package of so called trailer bills. they will reduce the budget gap by $14 billion through higher community college fees and spending cuts. but that leaves more than 12 billion in red ink. so governor brown made yet another pitch for a special election on whether to extend temporary tax and fee hikes. >> i find it shocking that elective representatives can so cavalierly say, to people shut up you have no right to weigh in on this. we know the people do not want these cuts. >> the governor said without the tax extensions the state may be forced to make more drastic cuts to programs such as emergency medical services. the governor said he is negotiating with some gop state senators who may be open to the idea of a
. >>> the u.s. postal service today announced a major job cut. postal officials plan to eliminate 7,500 positions. that's prompting some speculation that the postoffices they manage could be next on the chopping block. the postal service will allegation close -- will also close seven offices. >>> about four hours ago the governor signed a package of so called trailer bills. they will reduce the budget gap by $14 billion through higher community college fees and spending cuts....
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. >>> libya's diplomatic status in the u.s. took a turn today. lawyers are studying a fact from libya, firing it's embassador to the u.s. officials say they have no way to verify the fact since the u.s. embassy in tripoli closed last week. alli ajali has sighted with opponents of gadhafi. until the review is complete, the obama administration will recognize the ambassador as the official representative of libya. >>> a rough day on wall street being blamed on libya and rising oil prices. the market lost more than 1% of its value today. >> the conflict in libya and ongoing unrest in the middle east caused oil prices to climb to just short of $100 a barrel sending the market plunging. the nasdaq fell nearly 45 points closing at 2,337. >> the republican controlled house today passed a two week temporary spending bill which includes $4 billion in cuts. the bill is designed to pie time so democrats and republicans can agree on a measure. however, the two parties couldn't be farther apart. right now it's up to the senate to pass the short term agreement
. >>> libya's diplomatic status in the u.s. took a turn today. lawyers are studying a fact from libya, firing it's embassador to the u.s. officials say they have no way to verify the fact since the u.s. embassy in tripoli closed last week. alli ajali has sighted with opponents of gadhafi. until the review is complete, the obama administration will recognize the ambassador as the official representative of libya. >>> a rough day on wall street being blamed on libya and rising...
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the white house says the u.s. senate allies are taking steps to isolate gadahfi. >> to put pressure on him to pressure those around him to realize their days are numbered. the days of this regime are numbered and they may want to reconsider where they stand. >> today, secretary of state hillary clinton and defense secretary robert gates briefed members of congress on the conflict in libya. toured the academy eight days before the libyan uprising began. an academy spokesman said his son would not have learned anything on that tour that would have helped their military. >>> the war of words continue at the state capital today. governor jerry brown broke off negotiations yesterday. he said he could not agree to the concessions the gop demanded in exchange for their vote to hold a special election on tax extensions. today, lawmakers from both parties exchanged jabs over the stalemate. >> you would think the minority party would grant people the opportunity to see if they want to avoid deeper cuts or extending taxes an
the white house says the u.s. senate allies are taking steps to isolate gadahfi. >> to put pressure on him to pressure those around him to realize their days are numbered. the days of this regime are numbered and they may want to reconsider where they stand. >> today, secretary of state hillary clinton and defense secretary robert gates briefed members of congress on the conflict in libya. toured the academy eight days before the libyan uprising began. an academy spokesman said his...
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the church says god is killing u.s. soldiers because america is a nation of sinners. >>> you want to blabber about our motive being unkind, we are drying to warn you to flee the wrath of god. flee eternal destruction. >> chief justice roberts says in the majority opinion if the constitution protects "even hurtful speech on public issues to ensure that we do not stifle public debate" coming up at six why that group is threatening to protest a local high school and how a counter protest is already in the works. >>> san jose police accused two women of embezzling $50,000 at trace elementary school. they had a fire last year. this morning officers arrested 48-year-old administrative clerk annie zingel, she bought $28,000 worth of gifts and vacations and personal items. they are still looking for former pto president vanessa raise. she lives in los angeles county. she imbezeled $25,000. >>> it started about an hour ago, the national park service is holding the first of four public houses to discuss a leash proposal for the g
the church says god is killing u.s. soldiers because america is a nation of sinners. >>> you want to blabber about our motive being unkind, we are drying to warn you to flee the wrath of god. flee eternal destruction. >> chief justice roberts says in the majority opinion if the constitution protects "even hurtful speech on public issues to ensure that we do not stifle public debate" coming up at six why that group is threatening to protest a local high school and how a...
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. >> u.s. officials closely monitoring this crisis say focus is on reactors three and four, where spent fuel rods under great danger of releasing plumes of radioactivity. >> there is no end to the nuclear crisis at the fukishima plant. the focus is reactors three and four, where old, spent fuel rods are releasing plumes of radioactivity. >> hollywood likes to focus on the melt down, melted core, exposed uranium. old fuel is more dangerous because there is more radiation in unguarded pond. >> the mission to cool reactors with helicopters dumping buckets of water failed. the japanese plan is to restart with a new power line, officials fear those may not work if energy is restored which is why the u.s. is sending a high pressure pump. >> all u.s. citizens in japan should continue to monitor situations and follow guidance of the u.s. and japanese governments. >> inside of the plant 180 workers at great right after this tok their lives are being reroe tated in and out of the danger zone. outside tho
. >> u.s. officials closely monitoring this crisis say focus is on reactors three and four, where spent fuel rods under great danger of releasing plumes of radioactivity. >> there is no end to the nuclear crisis at the fukishima plant. the focus is reactors three and four, where old, spent fuel rods are releasing plumes of radioactivity. >> hollywood likes to focus on the melt down, melted core, exposed uranium. old fuel is more dangerous because there is more radiation in...
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daniel to the nuclear plants in japan is raising questions and concerns about similar plants here in the u.s. connecticut senator joe lieberman has advocated for the construction of new nuclear plants in the us and he addressed the issue this morning on "face the nation." >> i think it calls on us here in the us naturally not to stop building nuclear power-plantss, but to put the brakes on until we understood the ramifications of japan. >> he says the plants in the us have a similar design to the damaged plants there in northern japan. >> the department of fish and wildlife says the vertical daniel in santa cruz is minimal, although the monetary loss is at least $17 million. jim vargas live to show us how the clean-up is going so show c. ken, santa cruz harbor is closed until fire and game and coast guard officials are satisfy there had snow damage to the environment or water hazards here. they may be pulling sunken and damaged boats out of the santa cruz harbor for the next week. the spokesperson says so far the virtual damage and harm to wildlife has been minimal. >> we think we dodged a b
daniel to the nuclear plants in japan is raising questions and concerns about similar plants here in the u.s. connecticut senator joe lieberman has advocated for the construction of new nuclear plants in the us and he addressed the issue this morning on "face the nation." >> i think it calls on us here in the us naturally not to stop building nuclear power-plantss, but to put the brakes on until we understood the ramifications of japan. >> he says the plants in the us have...
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. >>> u.s. forces launched a third straight night after tacks against targets in libya, including capitol of tripoli. the pentagon says muammar gaddafi's forces are scattered, and now isolated following attacks. and today in chile, the president reiterated the u.s. mission is to protect civilians from the threat pose bid gaddafi. >> not only was he carrying out murders of civilians, but... he threatened more. said we'll show no mercy to people who lived in benghazi. >> they admit two sides could be in for a long stalemate with gaddafi clinging to power once bombing ends. >> and this is barry bonds trial got underway seven and a half years after they raised questions about steroid use among pro athletes. >> there is a sampling today. a nurse assistant from berkeley. a livermore man, a vietnam veteran and a mill valley investment banker, part of a jury that the defense team is calling intelligent, fair, and thoughtful. >> there is barry bonds in court today as his trial began. a jury of eight wome
. >>> u.s. forces launched a third straight night after tacks against targets in libya, including capitol of tripoli. the pentagon says muammar gaddafi's forces are scattered, and now isolated following attacks. and today in chile, the president reiterated the u.s. mission is to protect civilians from the threat pose bid gaddafi. >> not only was he carrying out murders of civilians, but... he threatened more. said we'll show no mercy to people who lived in benghazi. >> they...
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also this afternoon the head of the u.s. nuclear agency said all the cooling water was gone raising the risk of fire, spewing radiation sky ward. he made a rare public speech. >> i am deply concerned that the current nuclear power plant situation is critical. >> reporter: people continue to stream out, even beyond the evacuation zone. ultimately what may happen is what you see in this graphic of the three mile island melt down. >> there was no melt through of the vessel, even though there was core that bottom. >> it's going to take days or weeks before we know. >> the u.s. department of energy specialisterize now in japan. and berkeley-nuclear engineer are installing a radiation detector on campus although they insist there is no radiation problem here. john fowler, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> the earthquake damaged the nuclear reactors in japan is raising eyes about california's nuclear reactors. ktvu's mike mibach is in san francisco with what he learned. >> reporter: right here outside of pg&e headquarters, one of the power
also this afternoon the head of the u.s. nuclear agency said all the cooling water was gone raising the risk of fire, spewing radiation sky ward. he made a rare public speech. >> i am deply concerned that the current nuclear power plant situation is critical. >> reporter: people continue to stream out, even beyond the evacuation zone. ultimately what may happen is what you see in this graphic of the three mile island melt down. >> there was no melt through of the vessel, even...
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u.s. troops loaded helicopters with supplies and headed out to some of the hardest hit areas. meanwhile, all was quiet as crews searched the wreckage, looking for any sign of people reported missing and feared dead. crews are navigating piles of rubbles and finding bodies. they are also looking for any survivors. >> reporter: the concern centering on the nuclear complex is intensifying. a third hydrogen explosion in three days rocked the reactor. coming up, john fowler will explain the threat of a melt down. >>> janet is in tokyo right now and filed this report about what things are like there, beginning that train station. >> tokyo station, one of the main areas. as you could imagine, transportation here in the tokyo area has been chaotic. you can see right here there are lots of people moving back and forth and they posted a sign warning some of the trains have been stopped due to the earthquake. >> it's been problematic. >> reporter: a main concern in japan is power. with the destruction to the power lines, the companies are concerned about blackouts. so they decided to do
u.s. troops loaded helicopters with supplies and headed out to some of the hardest hit areas. meanwhile, all was quiet as crews searched the wreckage, looking for any sign of people reported missing and feared dead. crews are navigating piles of rubbles and finding bodies. they are also looking for any survivors. >> reporter: the concern centering on the nuclear complex is intensifying. a third hydrogen explosion in three days rocked the reactor. coming up, john fowler will explain the...
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. ,,,,,,,,,, all options" in response to the stepped up violence against >>> tonight the u.s. military is w it's considering all options in response -- is warning it's considering all options in response to violence in misurata, libya. this video reportedly shows an attack on civilians, not clear if anybody was hurt in the blast but meanwhile nato forces launched more air strikes on government and military targets today and also today, president obama said the four-day air assault will soon achieve the objectives of the no-fly zone. he also said the united states will hand off control of the operation to other countries within days. >>> in japan, workers are a major step closer to ending a nuclear crisis in the wake of the earthquake. crews at the fukushima dai-ichi nuclear power plant were able to run power lines to all six reactor units. after running tests, the next step is to fire up the cooling system to the reactors, which have been overheating. concerns about contamination are spreading as traces of radiation are found in food and sea water. meanwhile, the vice chairman
. ,,,,,,,,,, all options" in response to the stepped up violence against >>> tonight the u.s. military is w it's considering all options in response -- is warning it's considering all options in response to violence in misurata, libya. this video reportedly shows an attack on civilians, not clear if anybody was hurt in the blast but meanwhile nato forces launched more air strikes on government and military targets today and also today, president obama said the four-day air assault...
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and that means all tacks against civilians must stop. >> president obama says any u.s. military action would not include ground forces. yesterday, the un security council voted to authorize military action to prevent killing of civilians by libyan forces including the no-fly zone. gaddafi ordered a cease fire, rebels say continue. >> oakland police fooking -- looking for a man who may have fired at people along a busy street this afternoon. witness says they saw the man shooting what appeared to be a machine gun on bancroft avenue. officers found shell casings but it looks like no one was hit. police roped off the area. the s.w.a.t. team is searching for the gunman. >> today's storm brought clean up operations at santa cruz harbor to a stop but not before sonar equipment and divers identified new underwater debris. noa spent two day was a sonar survey of the harbor, including these images you're looking at now. the sonar identified two phone shall navigation concerns, and divers were able to find one of them before weather cut operations short today. the equipment on th
and that means all tacks against civilians must stop. >> president obama says any u.s. military action would not include ground forces. yesterday, the un security council voted to authorize military action to prevent killing of civilians by libyan forces including the no-fly zone. gaddafi ordered a cease fire, rebels say continue. >> oakland police fooking -- looking for a man who may have fired at people along a busy street this afternoon. witness says they saw the man shooting...
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today's announcement leaves aol with 3500 employees in the u.s. and 500 overseas. at its peak there were more than 20,000 employee autos you tube is teeming up with two major universities to launch a new media program. the video sharing web site announced the you tube creator institute at the university of california and columbia college, chicago. the course work ranging from digital film making to social media strategy. and first course begins in may. >> a new musical opens up at eureka theater, representing years of work for a san francisco composer, crediting a parks theater program for providing his start. >> inside of the mind of a dreamer reflected on a failed relationship told in the show "as always". words never spoken like this. >> the story about love and loss and redemption i've been fascinated by dreams at nights. >> this life under scored by cello and piano. >> started out as a collection of songs and morphed into a narrative. >> this is about dreams and being here is the fulfillment of a dream. >> this is an mazing thing. we can get new material out t
today's announcement leaves aol with 3500 employees in the u.s. and 500 overseas. at its peak there were more than 20,000 employee autos you tube is teeming up with two major universities to launch a new media program. the video sharing web site announced the you tube creator institute at the university of california and columbia college, chicago. the course work ranging from digital film making to social media strategy. and first course begins in may. >> a new musical opens up at eureka...
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he says the u.s. is considering a full range of options to deal with the crisis there. he would not rule out establishing a no-fly zone in libya in order to protect libyan civilians. >> the violence must stop. muammar khadafy has lot legitimacy to lead and he must leave. those that have violence against the libyan people will be held accountable. >> the president also announced that u.s. military aircraft would play a humanitarian role by helping egyptians that fled the chaos. >> another work are has been attacked by a patient at napa state hospital. he one has been arrested with sexual battery and attempted rape. an attack on a female teg anything. he is being held on $250,000 bail. workers told "abc 7 news" the assault happened during the night shift in the part of the hospital that houses committed patients not cop convicted of the crimes. a nurse came to the rescue and the man attacked the nurse. they have been asking for more security after the murder of donna gross and at an attack in december. hospital officials have declined to comment. >> for years officials at
he says the u.s. is considering a full range of options to deal with the crisis there. he would not rule out establishing a no-fly zone in libya in order to protect libyan civilians. >> the violence must stop. muammar khadafy has lot legitimacy to lead and he must leave. those that have violence against the libyan people will be held accountable. >> the president also announced that u.s. military aircraft would play a humanitarian role by helping egyptians that fled the chaos....
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he submitted to a pop quiz, identifying u.s. presidents from their portraits and let the -- and led the class in singing happy birthday to their teacher. >>> frustration and hoe. searching for a loved one overseas ring ring. progresso. oh yes hi. can you put my grandma on the phone please? thanks. excuse me a sec. another person calling for her grandmother. she thinks it's her soup huh? i'm told she's in the garden picking herbs. she is so cute. okay i'll hold. she's holding. wha? (announcer) progresso. you gotta taste this soup. you don't decide when vegetables reach the peak of perfection. the vegetables do. at green giant, we pick vegetables only when they're perfect. then freeze them fast so they're are as nutritious as fresh. [ green giant ho ho ho. ♪ green giant >>> tonight we're hearing that parts of christchurch, new zealand that will have to be abandoned -- abandoned from the earthquake last month. 10,000 homes will need to be demillion -- demolished. >>> the father of a college student from california is in madrid to
he submitted to a pop quiz, identifying u.s. presidents from their portraits and let the -- and led the class in singing happy birthday to their teacher. >>> frustration and hoe. searching for a loved one overseas ring ring. progresso. oh yes hi. can you put my grandma on the phone please? thanks. excuse me a sec. another person calling for her grandmother. she thinks it's her soup huh? i'm told she's in the garden picking herbs. she is so cute. okay i'll hold. she's holding. wha?...
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a company has a one of a kind solution, u.s. online sites are starting to embrace. on a small, but growing number of sites, software is starting to track conversations. language, certain words we can't use on tv are the primary triggers but other clues include spelling and the speed of key strokes. the result is a psycho graph. the one on the left is aggressor. and peaks indicate bullying. on the right victim remaining passive. >> one person or multiple people then, their reputation score increases and likely to be looked at by a human moderator. >> adam's company crisp thinking has been working on identifying bullying five years. 70 gaming and social networking sites have signed on on. so far, my space, facebook and twitter have not. crisp thinking is trying to nab culprits, common-sense media has been developing lessons for teachers to help victims to know what to do when it happens. >> when do they want a parent or teacher to get involved? and to try to handle it themselves? it's a big part of empowerment. some kids need to be able to stand up and tell other kids
a company has a one of a kind solution, u.s. online sites are starting to embrace. on a small, but growing number of sites, software is starting to track conversations. language, certain words we can't use on tv are the primary triggers but other clues include spelling and the speed of key strokes. the result is a psycho graph. the one on the left is aggressor. and peaks indicate bullying. on the right victim remaining passive. >> one person or multiple people then, their reputation score...
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a u.s. district court judge ruled that voter-approved prop 8 banning same-sex marriages in california violates the constitution. supporters of the initiative have appealed. before that case can move forward the california supreme court must first decide whether initiative supporters have the right to appeal the legal standing to do so since state officials refused to step in. >> and there is more ahead coming up. an important health warning for anybody that likes cantaloupe. >> and a lawmaker's effort to put the brakes on rental car customers driving november recalled vehicle autos hollywood loses a legend in elizabeth taylor, aids charities lose a champion at the for front of the cause. the news continues in one minute. you can see >> closed captioning brought to you by mancini sleepworld. >>> del monty recalling nearly 60,000 can't lopz because of possible salmonella contamination. they were sold at warehouse clubs between march 10th and 21. salmonella can cause serious smrks times fatal i
a u.s. district court judge ruled that voter-approved prop 8 banning same-sex marriages in california violates the constitution. supporters of the initiative have appealed. before that case can move forward the california supreme court must first decide whether initiative supporters have the right to appeal the legal standing to do so since state officials refused to step in. >> and there is more ahead coming up. an important health warning for anybody that likes cantaloupe. >> and...
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today, at a meeting of u.s. governors, the president said their plans would need to be as affordable and comprehensive as the federal law. the governor's plans would need to cover at least as many people without increasing the federal deficit. >> after the drowning of two east bay teens while resting earlier this month, questions arose about the safety of the waters. coming up in 15 minutes at 6:00, the ebbs perts are out with their plans to make sure this never happens again. we'll break it down for you. plus, using bubbles to protect fish? it's a plan that scientists hope will work and save the salmon. also the san mateo police department is about to hold a police conference. we'll update you coming up next at 6:00. >>> landed a $75 million loan to help restructure its debt and reorganize its operation. the loan will help them reduce cost and sure up working capital while stepping up marketing. they also made a deal with the department of energy to restructure some of their debt. they recently complete constru
today, at a meeting of u.s. governors, the president said their plans would need to be as affordable and comprehensive as the federal law. the governor's plans would need to cover at least as many people without increasing the federal deficit. >> after the drowning of two east bay teens while resting earlier this month, questions arose about the safety of the waters. coming up in 15 minutes at 6:00, the ebbs perts are out with their plans to make sure this never happens again. we'll break...
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the list of u.s. states reporting race amounts are growing with maryland and south carolina on the list. we should make it clear, that experts say the levels are so small they pose no threat. coming up, the latest on the impact here in the bay area. >> several genotype from a sworm of minor earthquakes. four earthquake struck near the geysers. according to the usgs the smallest was 1.0. no reports of injuries or damage. >>> the california public utilities commission held a hearing today to see if pg&e was in contempt. pg&e officials testified why they should not be held in contempt. if they vote to hold pg&e in contempt it agreed to a $3 million fine right away and another $3 million fine if they don't meet new deadlines. >>> passengers terminal had the look of alou ow this morning at the airport. alos angelesa airlines first flight from oakland toia wey. -- cuwiy. >> hawaii got hit hard a cue years ago. but it really has come back. we are filling on all our planes. >> they will fly four flights a wee
the list of u.s. states reporting race amounts are growing with maryland and south carolina on the list. we should make it clear, that experts say the levels are so small they pose no threat. coming up, the latest on the impact here in the bay area. >> several genotype from a sworm of minor earthquakes. four earthquake struck near the geysers. according to the usgs the smallest was 1.0. no reports of injuries or damage. >>> the california public utilities commission held a...
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and the president promised america's role would be limited and that u.s. troops would not be put on the ground. he said he refused to wait for images of slaughter to appear. >> we were faced with a project of violence on a horrific scale. we had a unique ability to stop that violence. and an international mandate for action. a broad coalition prepared to swroin us. support of arab countries and a plea for help from the libyan people themselves. >> the president confirmed the united states will transfer lead role in the mission to nato wednesday once that happens, the president says sez risks and costs will be significantly reduced. >> san francisco police have arrest aid man they believe burglarized a church near the stonestown mall with six others around the city. this surveillance video shows a man after he broke into the lakeside presbyterian church early on the morning of march 21. it appears this suspect broke into the church through a window in the preschool. seven doors ended up broken as well. the thief made off with soda and sausages. >> two corri
and the president promised america's role would be limited and that u.s. troops would not be put on the ground. he said he refused to wait for images of slaughter to appear. >> we were faced with a project of violence on a horrific scale. we had a unique ability to stop that violence. and an international mandate for action. a broad coalition prepared to swroin us. support of arab countries and a plea for help from the libyan people themselves. >> the president confirmed the united...
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u.s. orders all americans living within 50 miles to evacuate. four times larger than the area officials deemed safe. >> it's not about the quality of information but standards set by the nuclear regulatory commission here in the united states. and the kind of advice it could be giving should this happen in the united states. >> the last resort to manage this crisis would to be bury the reactor and 5,000 tons of concrete like was done at the chernyobl melt down. >> financial markets plunging over the crisis, stocks erased nearly all gains for the year. the dow fell about 2% of the value today. worst drop since last august. the nasdaq and s and p are also down. markets in japan have just opened for the day but have been trading down last few days as well. today in response to japan's nuclear crisis the epa deployed an additional 40 radiation monitors around the pacific rim. one reason, it says is to reassure americans about their safety. the nuclear crisis has grown, so have worries among californians seeing what appears to be failing efforts at t
u.s. orders all americans living within 50 miles to evacuate. four times larger than the area officials deemed safe. >> it's not about the quality of information but standards set by the nuclear regulatory commission here in the united states. and the kind of advice it could be giving should this happen in the united states. >> the last resort to manage this crisis would to be bury the reactor and 5,000 tons of concrete like was done at the chernyobl melt down. >> financial...
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. >> and president obama says he's confident the u.s. will be able to transfer control in libya to an international coalition. nato is sorting out a political agreement to lead the mission. president obama made comments hours after an american air force jelt crashed into rebel-held territory in eastern liba. both crew members ejected safely brit struck the ground. the pentagon blames mechanical failure, forces continue to bomb military targets and enforce a no-fly zone. and the fourth night in a row, later muammar gaddafi denounced the bombing and vowed his forces will quote, beat them. >> and secretary of state hillary clinton talk was diane sawyer in the first interview since military intervention began in liba. you can watch it right after this newscast at 5:30 and later tonight on night line. >> and coming up, michael finney looks at positions of america's health care reform about to go into affect in the second year. >> and where bay area drivers were nailed in a sting operation for failing to stop for pedestrian autos and steve job
. >> and president obama says he's confident the u.s. will be able to transfer control in libya to an international coalition. nato is sorting out a political agreement to lead the mission. president obama made comments hours after an american air force jelt crashed into rebel-held territory in eastern liba. both crew members ejected safely brit struck the ground. the pentagon blames mechanical failure, forces continue to bomb military targets and enforce a no-fly zone. and the fourth...
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just days before the japan quake, ten state lawmakers sent a letter to the u.s. department of energy detailing their concerns. governor brown said today the government needs to take a bigger role regulating the state's nuclear activity. >> where is the best place to site a nuclear power reactor? and that means a government decides and people will say, gee, that costs money. but it also will cost us lives if we do it wrong. >> now, both pg&e and southern california edison insist their nuclear power plants about are built to withstand earthquakes far greater than the nearby faults are capable of producing. >>> another fear is whether or not the nuclear radiation that's leaking in japan will reach the united states. today on the 7 live, we talked with an assistant professor at u c berkeley. he said people should not be concerned. >> i wouldn't be very concerned. it would be very far away. i'm confident we can measure it when it comes here. >> he also cautioned people against taking iodine pills and said the owe tension of being allergic to them would be more dangero
just days before the japan quake, ten state lawmakers sent a letter to the u.s. department of energy detailing their concerns. governor brown said today the government needs to take a bigger role regulating the state's nuclear activity. >> where is the best place to site a nuclear power reactor? and that means a government decides and people will say, gee, that costs money. but it also will cost us lives if we do it wrong. >> now, both pg&e and southern california edison insist...
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. >>> u.s. regular lay the tors today warned consumers watch out for an online scam -- regulators today warned consumers. watch out for an online scam. selling potassium iodine. they may not be the real thing. those pills are supposed to help organ damage. >> they're trying to convince you to buy something you are going to be convinced is the real drug. >> reporter: now there are a legitimate potassium iodine pills available online and at drugstores but health officials stress that they are not needed in the united states because no harmful levels of radiation from japan have been detected here. coming up at 5:30, hear from a tourist, and the precautions she brought with her to the united states. >>> in japan it is ice cold. temperatures are well above freezing making recovery and survival even more difficult. dangerous work is under way across the country. searchers have to make sure they are not injured by falling debris. of the 20,000 people more more than 9,000 are missing and feared dead. >
. >>> u.s. regular lay the tors today warned consumers watch out for an online scam -- regulators today warned consumers. watch out for an online scam. selling potassium iodine. they may not be the real thing. those pills are supposed to help organ damage. >> they're trying to convince you to buy something you are going to be convinced is the real drug. >> reporter: now there are a legitimate potassium iodine pills available online and at drugstores but health officials...
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the u.s. moved naval and air forces close grower lib yachl the pentagon says all options are open. you can see more of the interview with muammar gaddafi on world news right after this newscast and later this evening on night line. >> new east span of the bay bridge is getting taller this weekend with a draw matic face lift there. is a live look of a massive steel structure being maneuvered into place. at 5:00 this morning crews started to lift the first of four huge legs making up stage four of the tower. each piece weighs a million pounds and will be transported on a barge. >> that piece going up behind me is over 100 feet long weighing almost 500 tons. this is going to take 30 hours before we can bring next one out. >> and there is a 136 feet hall tauler than the current east span. >> and 500? >> coming up... when a childhood fever is okay. pediatricians ees ease fears about that. >> and how this driver ended up over the freeway sound wall. >> i'm sandhya patel. hope you're enjoying sun, rain, and wind are come together bay area by tomorrow night. i'll have more on the storm com
the u.s. moved naval and air forces close grower lib yachl the pentagon says all options are open. you can see more of the interview with muammar gaddafi on world news right after this newscast and later this evening on night line. >> new east span of the bay bridge is getting taller this weekend with a draw matic face lift there. is a live look of a massive steel structure being maneuvered into place. at 5:00 this morning crews started to lift the first of four huge legs making up stage...
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the u.s. district court for northern california, that the courts knew chief judge james ware will replace former chief judge john walker. von walker that is. walker declared the -- inconstitutional then retired from the court last march. >>> starting tomorrow, students at harvard will once again be able to join the rotc. the rotc was banned back in 2004. the u.s. navy will be the first new rotc program at harvard. >>> for the first time in three months a worker at nasa state hospital has been attacked. steve chamber social security live in napa where he has learned some of the frightening detales of what happened to the female victim. >> reporter: this is the third attack in recent months. a lot of people are familiar with donna gross who was strangled here back in september. there are still flowers in memorial for her. we are just learning of the details in this case. >> it took five staff members to contain him and get him off of this woman. >> reporter: anaheim was not in the room, but we a
the u.s. district court for northern california, that the courts knew chief judge james ware will replace former chief judge john walker. von walker that is. walker declared the -- inconstitutional then retired from the court last march. >>> starting tomorrow, students at harvard will once again be able to join the rotc. the rotc was banned back in 2004. the u.s. navy will be the first new rotc program at harvard. >>> for the first time in three months a worker at nasa state...
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and in washington the u.s. evicted libyan diplomats. >> we are suspending our relationships with the existing libyan embassy. so we expect them to end operating as the embassy of libya. >>> secretary of state hillary clinton said she will meet with egypt leaders. >>> two sisters took center stage at the white house summit today. telling the president and the first lady about their efforts to help a young bullying victim. >> we took a small step in the right direction and i think that people in our community in the bay area really responded well to that. and everyone wanted to do the right thing which was to help this girl get through this victimizing experience. >> reporter: college student sarah and emily attended the first ever white house summit on bullying today and met privately with the president in the oval office. the sisters started a letter writing campaign to boost the spirits of a girl who had been targeted by a bully. sarah and emily compiled the responses into a book called, letters to a bullied g
and in washington the u.s. evicted libyan diplomats. >> we are suspending our relationships with the existing libyan embassy. so we expect them to end operating as the embassy of libya. >>> secretary of state hillary clinton said she will meet with egypt leaders. >>> two sisters took center stage at the white house summit today. telling the president and the first lady about their efforts to help a young bullying victim. >> we took a small step in the right...
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. >> and a new survey by man power one of the largest organization of workers says more u.s. employers plan to add jobs, encouraging news for hundred who's turned out by our abc 7 event. >> and before the job fair began, lobby of the market street hotel was packed. the unemployed and under employed from the bay area came looking for an opportunity. >> i've been unemployed for a year now. it's just tougher. >> statistics show the national unemployment rate fell to a nearby two-year low. and california's rate remained steady at 12.4. >> i'm working but looking for something better now there is a layoff base. >> there is a hearing to federal reserve bank. and they're trying to fill 350 jobs in the bay area. >> we're searching for professionals today and there are people on the it side. >> does it seem like market is opening snup. >> and more than last year? >> i believe so. >> this is more people that are hiring. >> and to become job ready, some are having their resumes revamped. >> what is a common mistake. >> putting reverences in resume, putting personal hobbies. >> the line
. >> and a new survey by man power one of the largest organization of workers says more u.s. employers plan to add jobs, encouraging news for hundred who's turned out by our abc 7 event. >> and before the job fair began, lobby of the market street hotel was packed. the unemployed and under employed from the bay area came looking for an opportunity. >> i've been unemployed for a year now. it's just tougher. >> statistics show the national unemployment rate fell to a...
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. >> reporter: but what about other u.s. bound ships in the pacific on the way. >> ships coming into this area they should be definitely you know looked at to see if there's any issues with the radiation before they come into port. >> reporter: the coast guard tells ktvu if the ship did not pass within 50 miles of the plant, they have no concerns. >> i don't think they're going to let something that's dangerous come into the port. >> reporter: in fact, for six years now, every container coming out of the port of oakland is screens for radiation. >> now it just confirms my feeling of nonconcern. if it was an issue i think the government i hope would let us know about it. >> reporter: in fact, if any trace of radiation is fact, hand held detectors can identify not only the source but the specific isotope that they are looking at. amazing technology, reporting live consumer editor tom vacar, ktvu news. >>> the fda took steps to avoid another incident where a air traffic controller fell asleep on the job. the pilot got no answer
. >> reporter: but what about other u.s. bound ships in the pacific on the way. >> ships coming into this area they should be definitely you know looked at to see if there's any issues with the radiation before they come into port. >> reporter: the coast guard tells ktvu if the ship did not pass within 50 miles of the plant, they have no concerns. >> i don't think they're going to let something that's dangerous come into the port. >> reporter: in fact, for six...
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the researchers predict if the u.s. jobless rate jumps to 7% even more commuters will be hitting the roads. los angeles had the worse traffic conditions. san francisco ranked 6 with a drive time 50% longer than normal nonpeak drive time hours. >>> san francisco nummi light rail is back up tonight. nummi officials say the problem began this morning. it affected the financial district. nummi set up bus shuttles to help the system. >> every time you have a system this hold, we keep trying to sustain it as much as possible. on this day we didn't do that and we apologize to our customers. >> reporter: the crews waited for the morning rush to go to the area and fix the problem. >>> there's not a day that goes by that i don't have at least one emotional break down. i do every night when i'm lying in bed. >> reporter: alan brown lost his 17-year-old son joshua in 2003 in a crash involving a teenage driver. today he spoke out in favor of a proposed new graduated license law that would force every state to put limits on passenger
the researchers predict if the u.s. jobless rate jumps to 7% even more commuters will be hitting the roads. los angeles had the worse traffic conditions. san francisco ranked 6 with a drive time 50% longer than normal nonpeak drive time hours. >>> san francisco nummi light rail is back up tonight. nummi officials say the problem began this morning. it affected the financial district. nummi set up bus shuttles to help the system. >> every time you have a system this hold, we keep...
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the u.s. military says that a no-fly zone is being established and that the u.s. is gradually moving into a supportive role in that. u.s. military operations in libya are likely to, in his words, "last a while." meanwhile muammar gaddafi hasn't been seen since a missile strike destroyed part of his compound in tripoli. >>> in japan, more than a week after the devastating 9.0 earthquake and tsunami, more trouble, smoke from two of the reactors forced another evasionation and forced a stop to repair work going on. radiation in the food supply is raising concerns. female living in a veg near the plant, they have now been warned not to drink their tap water. new estimates put the number of dead at more than 18,000 eventually. that damage expected to top $200 billion. >>> house minority leader nancy pelosi is back on track after a medical scare. pelosi was hospitalised briefly in rome this morning. her office says she wasn't feeling well following a weekend trip to afghanistan and a long flight back to italy. she was released this afternoon and resumed her scheduled ta
the u.s. military says that a no-fly zone is being established and that the u.s. is gradually moving into a supportive role in that. u.s. military operations in libya are likely to, in his words, "last a while." meanwhile muammar gaddafi hasn't been seen since a missile strike destroyed part of his compound in tripoli. >>> in japan, more than a week after the devastating 9.0 earthquake and tsunami, more trouble, smoke from two of the reactors forced another evasionation and...
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the u.s. surgeon general on a bay area tour suggested that it would be a good idea to stockpile the pills, quote, as a precaution. state officials say just the opposite. simon perez is live in berkeley, where the iodide pills and anything like them are in short supply. simon. >> reporter: elizabeth, certainly a lot of people here in the bay area worried about radioactive material coming from japan across the pacific to the united states. right now the experts say don't worry about it too much. but still, people are buying whatever they can to keep them safe. >> people are terrified. that's what i think, including myself. >> reporter: and that fear has led to this, empty shelves at pharmacies and grocery stores across the bay area of iodine- related products. >> all kinds of stores looking for it and can't find t other stores are calling us to see if we have it and we are completely out. >> reporter: potassium iodide helps protect the thyroid gland from a certain kind of radiation. and even tho
the u.s. surgeon general on a bay area tour suggested that it would be a good idea to stockpile the pills, quote, as a precaution. state officials say just the opposite. simon perez is live in berkeley, where the iodide pills and anything like them are in short supply. simon. >> reporter: elizabeth, certainly a lot of people here in the bay area worried about radioactive material coming from japan across the pacific to the united states. right now the experts say don't worry about it too...
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the u.s. is now telling american citizens living within 50 miles of the power plant to leave the area. >> damage to the core of the three units units 1, 2 and 3 has been confirmed. >> reporter: but workers at the plant are confident they can avoid a meltdown saying they have almost restored electricity to the reactor. that would power up the electric water pumps used to keep the nuclear fuel rods cool. radiation levels have risen in nearby towns. and very slight increases can be detected as far away as tokyo. officials say it's not enough to be dangerous but many people are avoiding the city. at the united nations the city council held a moment of silence for the victims in japan. the u.n. is helping to coordinate the relief efforts sending in aid and rescue crews from around the world. in the town of okinahu, british and american rescue crews are searching for survivors. >> hello, can you hear me? make a noise. >> trying to access underneath what you can see. very, very difficult conditions.
the u.s. is now telling american citizens living within 50 miles of the power plant to leave the area. >> damage to the core of the three units units 1, 2 and 3 has been confirmed. >> reporter: but workers at the plant are confident they can avoid a meltdown saying they have almost restored electricity to the reactor. that would power up the electric water pumps used to keep the nuclear fuel rods cool. radiation levels have risen in nearby towns. and very slight increases can be...
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the u.s. government will close on friday if there is no budget. lawmakers may pass a short version to buy a few weeks to debate the full spending plan. >>> actor charlie sheen says he is at war with cbs. he made the rounds on competing network tv shows this morning to trash talk the producer of his hit show. now his long-time publicist has quit. we have more on sheen's rants and the fallout. >> reporter: sheen was in rare form this morning candidly giving interviews to network morning news shows and some entertainment website. >> i am on a drug. it's called charlie sheen. it's not available because if you try it once you will die. your face will melt off and your children will weep over your exploded body. >> reporter: he didn't hold back his opinions and thoughts regarding the drama unfolding in his personal life and television career. >> but you are sober. you pasted a drug test? >> three of them. >> reporter: he claims he is drug-free. and even took a drug test for the entertainment website, radar online, a test which radar says shows no trace
the u.s. government will close on friday if there is no budget. lawmakers may pass a short version to buy a few weeks to debate the full spending plan. >>> actor charlie sheen says he is at war with cbs. he made the rounds on competing network tv shows this morning to trash talk the producer of his hit show. now his long-time publicist has quit. we have more on sheen's rants and the fallout. >> reporter: sheen was in rare form this morning candidly giving interviews to network...
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country are gearing up for some time off and just in time a research firm has ranked the most dangerous u.s. spring break destinations. orlando, florida, took the top spot, in fact, according to researchers, three of the top 5 of dangerous cities for spring break are in florida. they complied the late factors including violent crime, car crashes, and the number of doctor and lawyers per cap take. >>> in the waters off the coast of california there are far fewer great white sharks than scientists expected. biologists conducted a first ever census in the northeast pacific ocean. they believe only 219 full- grown and near adult white sharks hang out between bodega bay and monterey. because there are no historical figures it's hard to tell if numbers are rising, falling, or staying the same. >> does it have to do with the weather row? >> all i know is sharks i like to see wear skates and skate at hp pavilion, right? >> you betcha. >> let's start and head outdoors right now. our weather camera looking at the transamerica building in all of its splendor off of montgomery street. 850 feet tall, 48
country are gearing up for some time off and just in time a research firm has ranked the most dangerous u.s. spring break destinations. orlando, florida, took the top spot, in fact, according to researchers, three of the top 5 of dangerous cities for spring break are in florida. they complied the late factors including violent crime, car crashes, and the number of doctor and lawyers per cap take. >>> in the waters off the coast of california there are far fewer great white sharks than...
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the head of the u.s. nuclear regular attorney commission says it's very unlikely that we'll feel any harmful effects here in the united states. now, japanese officials are also distributing potassium iodide pills as a precaution. but the benefits of these pills are limited and misunderstood. they only help protect against thyroid cancer. they block the absorption of one kind of radioactive material emitted from these damaged plants. radioactive iodine, it does not help protect other organs or against potential harm from other radioactive materials released by the plant. >> all right, dr. kim, thank you. here's roberta. >> and welcome, elizabeth cook, to your new family at cbs 5! what a day for you to arrive. this is our live cbs 5 weather camera looking towards the bay bridge. a very angry sky at this hour. but for the most part the rain is out of here. a random scattered shower can be noted but for the most part, this system is due east of the bay area. you see the moderate to heavy precipitation now fal
the head of the u.s. nuclear regular attorney commission says it's very unlikely that we'll feel any harmful effects here in the united states. now, japanese officials are also distributing potassium iodide pills as a precaution. but the benefits of these pills are limited and misunderstood. they only help protect against thyroid cancer. they block the absorption of one kind of radioactive material emitted from these damaged plants. radioactive iodine, it does not help protect other organs or...
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president obama says one u.s. aircraft carier is there and another one is on its way to help. >> our heart goes out to our friends in the region and we'll stand with them as they recover and rebuilding from this tragedy. >> reporter: powerful aftershocks continue to rock the country. the japanese defense ministry is rushing trips to -- troops to the hardest hit cities in the north to help look for survivors. >>> here in the bay area, thousands of japanese-americans are watching this devastation, many trying to get this touch with their loved ones there. linda yee is live with more. >> reporter: allen, this is a huge community with strong ties to japan and the japanese, they do a lot of business but they like to do a lot of vacationing. we caught up with many of them today and news of the earthquake was devastating for them. if it weren't for the social networking sites, they would have remained in the dark. >> reporter: the pictures are terrifying. people rushing and dodging falling chunks of debris and pieces of
president obama says one u.s. aircraft carier is there and another one is on its way to help. >> our heart goes out to our friends in the region and we'll stand with them as they recover and rebuilding from this tragedy. >> reporter: powerful aftershocks continue to rock the country. the japanese defense ministry is rushing trips to -- troops to the hardest hit cities in the north to help look for survivors. >>> here in the bay area, thousands of japanese-americans are...
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he said the u.s. acted to prevent a massacre. >> 10 days ago, having tried to end the violence without using force, the international community offered qaddafi a final chance to stop his campaign of killing or face the consequences. rather than stand down, his forces continued their advance bearing down on the city of benghazi home to nearly 700,000 men, women and children who sought their freedom from fear. >> reporter: the president went to great lengths to me assure the nation that the u.s. is not interested in regime change. that would take years he said and millions if not trillions of dollars. the burden of actions should not be america's alone, he said. >> the transition to a legitimate government that is responsive to the libyan people will be a difficult task. and while the united states will do our part to help, it will be a task for the international community and more importantly a task for the libyan people themselves. >> reporter: the president did not lay out a timeline for withdrawal b
he said the u.s. acted to prevent a massacre. >> 10 days ago, having tried to end the violence without using force, the international community offered qaddafi a final chance to stop his campaign of killing or face the consequences. rather than stand down, his forces continued their advance bearing down on the city of benghazi home to nearly 700,000 men, women and children who sought their freedom from fear. >> reporter: the president went to great lengths to me assure the nation...